Family & Consumer Sciences
Faculty & Academic Professionals

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DIANNE BARDEN

REBECCA BIRDSLEY

MARK T. BITTNER - Most of my recent focus has been on the recruitment, retention, and involvement of males in the early childhood profession.
I have also focused much of my time on advocacy for accessibility of quality child care for student parents attending programs of higher education. More...

K. SHANE BROUGHTON - Evaluation of the effect of diet on health and disease. How diet is involved in inflammatory and immunologic processes and metabolites in the prostaglandin and leukotriene pathways. More...

DONNA M. BROWN - My scholarly focus has been directed in the area of creative contributions in the field of clothing construction.
I have enjoyed considerable success/recognition at the national level, placing highly in many national/international juried shows and competitions. More...

BRUCE A. CAMERON - My primary research interest concerns the clean color of U.S. wool. 
Of particular interest are the effects of scouring, carding and storage on clean color. More...

D. ENETTE LARSON-MEYER - My overall research interests are in the health and performance of active individuals (particularly females) at all stages of the lifecycle and at all levels of performance, from the casual exerciser to the elite athlete.
I am particularly interested in: skeletal muscle and whole body metabolism, its relationship to food intake, and its influence on both disease prevention and athletic performance; and the benefits of exercise on overall health. More...

MICHAEL LIEBMAN - Current research interests are two-fold: (1) Food oxalate content and bioavailability and (2) Strategies to increase effectiveness of health-centered obesity prevention and intervention programs.
Current research in this area focuses on the effect of oxalate solubility in foods on oxalate absorption and urinary excretion.  More...

MINDY MEULI - My professional goal has always been to make an impact in the area of community nutrition.  Working in dietetics as a clinical dietitian has taught me the importance of proper nutrition prior to disease development. 
The Cent$ible Nutrition Program educates food stamp recipients and people eligible for food stamps on nutrition and is a preventive program rather than therapeutic. I am inspired by the awesome impacts the Cent$ible Nutrition Program produces.  I am excited to be part of such an outstanding program and help to improve the lives of the people of Wyoming. More...

SONYA S. MEYER

KARI MORGAN - My teaching and research focuses on rural families and helping prepare students to work with families. In my teaching, I strive to provide current, research based information that can be used by my students in their professional and personal lives.
I am particularly interested in the challenges faced by rural families and in the unique role of grandparents in rural families.  In my teaching, I strive to provide current, research based information that can be used by my students in their professional and personal lives. More...

SUZANNE PELICAN - My research interests are in the areas of my program work, primarily healthy lifestyles and healthy weight.
I believe in the power of research that is integrated with Extension and education. More...

RHODA M. SCHANTZ - My research interests are in the areas of food product development.
I work towards adding value to Wyoming grown agricultural products by developing Functional Foods or Nutraceuticals. More...

TREVA SPROUT

VIRGINIA B. VINCENTI - My primary professional interest is empowering FCS professionals to improve the lives of those they work with. 
This has involved strengthening the profession through preparation of professionals in the classroom, work with professional associations that focus the whole profession. More...

CHRISTINE WADE - My primary research interest is in the effects of after-school programs on children and youth and the features of after-school settings that best promote optimal development.
My second area of interest is how children are affected by watching others learn, and how group learning processes may be designed so as to provide maximum benefit to the children involved.
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MARY KAY WARDLAW - Development and design of educational materials has been my growing passion.
My current work focuses on nutrition education for families with limited resources. More...

RANDOLPH R. WEIGEL - Supporting individuals and families in transition.
Committed to the three prong mission of engagement, (extension/outreach), discovery (research/scholarship) and learning (instruction). More...

KAREN C. WILLIAMS - Department Head - More...

Staff Directory

Tracy Bennett, Senior Accounting Associate - 766-4146
Daniel Erichsen, Assistant Project Coordinator - 766-5375
Mona Gupton, Senior Office Associate - 766-4145
Trish Hysong, Senior Office Assistant - 766-5376  
Tressa Penrod,  CNP Project Coordinator, Asst. - 766-4170
Stefanie Wilson, CNP Project Coordinator, Asst. - 766-5375